7 Years of Care: Robert Peeters’ Scalp Treatment Journey for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Part 1)
Dr. Sanusi Umar introduced one of his longtime patients, Robert Peeters. Robert once had a very severe condition of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, and has been in Dr. U’s care for 7 years now. What initially appears to be an introductory greeting for a new podcast series is actually a demonstration of the clinic’s approach to […]
Scars Do Not Define: An Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Patient Success Story
“This is me. No more secrets. No more shame.” Diseases such as AKN are very often misunderstood. They may appear as hairline bumps or Barber’s Bumps. However, the underlying problem is chronic inflammation which will ultimately create scarring and long-lasting changes to the skin. For Anwar, the painful bumps that have consistently returned were only […]
Anwar’s Journey Continues – A New Path Without Razor Bumps
This is another moment of great significance in Anwar’s life. Anwar has lived with what most would call “bumps on the back of the head” (a medical condition called acne keloidalis nuchae), but now he is dealing with an entirely new experience: showing the world as he wants it. With confidence, and yet some degree […]
Anwar’s Transformation: The Reveal
It is time. Years of going through bumps on the back of the head and persistent acne keloidalis nuchae have finally come to an end. Anwar removed his hat and showed the world what he had been hiding. Dr. Sanusi Umar confirmed that it had worked; Anwar no longer had AKN, but there were some […]
Why Anwar No Longer “Stands Out” Due To Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
In this chapter update, Anwar talks about what is perhaps most significant for him, but simple. He has been living with the consequences of chronic inflammation of the scalp, and it has made him feel seen in the worst of ways. What many people would describe as bumps on the back of the head or […]
Chronic Folliculitis of the Nape: The First Trigger
The first inflammatory condition that was likely present in John’s case was chronic folliculitis of the nape (another term for AKN), an inflammatory disease with scarring and inflammation of the hair follicles in the back of the scalp and neck area. It is characterized by recurring bumps or thickening of the skin on the back […]
Severe Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and CVG: Robert’s Life Before and After Treatment
Dr. Sanusi Umar discusses in detail the unique and complicated combination of diseases that Robert had developed. Robert had the worst-case scenario of Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae (another term for AKN) in addition to developing Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG). CVG causes the scalp to develop deep grooves and ridges. It was determined by specialists that the […]
Impact from Scalp Keloids on the Life of John
Dr. Sanusi Umar, in this thought-provoking podcast segment, offers an inside look at what John experienced after he underwent surgery to have the scalp keloids removed from the back of his head. John discussed the way in which keloids due to AKN limited his lifestyle before undergoing treatment. While most people might view the scarring […]
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Dissecting Cellulitis: A Complex Scalp Case Explained
In this episode, Dr. Sanusi Umar discusses the case of John, a patient who came in with severe acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) affecting the back of his scalp. Many patients with acne keloidalis first notice bumps on the back of the head or irritation along the neck hairline. Over time, these bumps can become thicker, […]
The Physical Limitations of Severe Cicatricial Folliculitis in Daily Life
Once the Cicatricial Folliculitis reached Robert’s sideburns and scalp, every day was now an unpleasant experience. This was due to the discomfort associated with inflammation from the sideburns to the scalp, and the large lesions growing around his head. According to Dr. Sanusi Umar, the sheer size of these growths and where they are located […]
